Hi BP, My doc just ran some blood tests last week and it looks like my issue could be lupus (apparently they find this alot in women who are ttc)or a related illness called mixed connective tissue disease, I have to have more tests. But I wanted to let you know as you could ask your doc to run the same ones. They tested my ANA levels (which is either +ve or -ve) and my levels of anti rnp antibodies. I feel ok, but I think I have some symptoms that I never really thought much about, but nothing terrible. Anyway this won't stop me having a lo which is the main thing.

So my test results were positive and high meaning something is not right. I have to see a rheumatologist but I am hopeful that now they know what is going on my next bfp will stick! Good luck and I hope this info helps in some way.

i find all this strange as a lot of other women have had a variety of tests done and my gynocologist is going for the laparoscopy surgery straight the way, am i little concerned as to why now and if it really needs 2 b done first!!

Not sure what to expect, I posted a similar question last week and as like Sally said I've heard various stories from varies ladies. I think it also depends what test you've had previously. We had fertility tests last year and were told we had less than 5% change of catching naturally and were about to start IVF with ICSI. Anyway, in spite of that we caught 3 times in the last ten months. Sadly we lost them all. 5wk (chem), 10wk m/c and another 5wk chem.

My DH is seeing the andrologist on Wed and we may have to go down the ICSI route anyway, as the cause of the RPL could be poor semen morphology, anyway this is all guess work at the moment, so we'll just have to wait and see?

Good luck with your referal and let us know how you get on, it'll be interesting to see what tests we get and if they're the same? :\)

Hi i have a appointment at st marys hopsital on the 7th as a referal to the miscarriage unit i was just wondering if anyone knew what would happen when im there as im quite nervous iv suffered 2 miscarriages this year and never got past the first trimester

I was due to go to st mary's on the 7th too - but just got a bfp last weekend so now they won't see me - even though I was referred in March and they lost the referral!!!. Its a shame as it would ahve been good to meet up and support eachother! Not holding out much hope for this little bean as the cramping has started already....so I feel like its just a matter of time - this will be loss number 5.

In terms of what to expect - they will no doubt do a scan and take lots of bloods and probably go through your questionnaire with you. Don't be worried, from what I have heard they are very thorough adn when I saw a guy there privately for an appointment about a blood clotting issue I have, he was very nice.

Let us know how you go - and stop by ttc after miscarriage forum - I will get an august club up and running soon.

apple... can't believe you have a BFP!!!!!! are they doing anything with you since your BFP??? I really hope they are..... get to your GP and push for hormone levels..... and push for extra strength folic acid and HCG.... It worked for me!!! I really really hope they do something to help this time..... I truly hope that this bean is super sticky....... I will keep everything crossed for you..... you must push hun for what ever you can get.... remember all my tests came back clear and I still got help.... its not good enough for them to just leave you.

sorry just read on other post that you are taking aspirin and having injections.... just wanted to pass on that my friend is pregnant for 5th time and is taking aspirin and heprin injections and pigesyerone and after 4 early losses is now 16 weeks with her first baby.... she also had bleeding and lots of cramping from the beginning..... so just wanted to say it may not be a sign that this is a loss too.... really hope it all works for you hun x x

hello 3054 - how are you? Hope you are keeping well....and thank you for looking in on us.

Yes - I couldn't believe it when the test came up 'pregnant 1-2 weeks' - we hadn't even done much baby dancing this month and I was super busy at work so was shattered. my heart sank when I saw it though - as the panic set in and then I just thought 'here we go again'. Thanks for letting me know about your friend. I just associate the painful cramps with an early sign that its all going wrong as that is how it has been for me in the past. I know I should be positive - its hard to be after all these years and losses. My other tablets I have to take for my blood pressure when I am pregnant are however really upsetting my stomach - am thinking of asking if there is anythign else I could take as I am fed up feeling off and everytime I eat it just goes straight through me....

are you having an early scan..... really am keeping everything crossed for you.... I know how hard it is to be positive..... but it really can all be ok after all the heartache and upset..... but I know what it is like to not want to get carried away..... Im so happy for you.... just hope this bean is your fighter and super sticky. keep us updated as to how you get on x x

I was referred to the Recurrant miscarriage in Liverpool. It took about a month for Lancaster hospital to send the letter to Liverpool and a couple weeks for Liverpool to get back in touch.

I have already been for my blood tests at Liverpool Womans Hospital, and have my appointment ready booked for recieving the results... problem is ive just found im pregnant again (trying to conceive our first - after 7 miscarriages).

hi there... I was seen at Liverpool.... they were amazing.... I would call them ignored you have had a bfp..... even thought your still waiting for results they may still start some treatment and will arrange early scan too
I had 3 mmc and all tests were fine..... I was given high dose folic acid and hcg injections after bfp and I am now 36 weeks pregnant and all going great!!!!! I can't praise Liverpool enough they are great.... give them a call explainwhat is happening and I'm sure they will see you x good luck